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*** In this issue (This week’s jobs are listed here, and then offered with links or in more detail below):

In a highly uncertain strategic environment, the ability to use the majority of the world's surface, and reach most of its population makes maritime forces those of choice for the world's main actors and their allies – and surface warships are key components of such forces. Their need to police the oceans against the dual threats of terrorism and piracy make surface warship programmes a crucial and indispensable part of the future maritime environment.

Surface Warships will provide the ideal environment for industry and naval professional to discuss innovative future designs and the need to keep current vessels battle ready through capability upgrades and refits.

23 – 25 January, 2012, Hyatt Regency, Paris, France

http://www.surfacewarships.com/Event.aspx?id=589698

*** Transitioning to the New USAJOBS!

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is changing USAJOBS for the better! To best roll out the new and improved USAJOBS, the ability to search for jobs will be offline from October 7-12, 2011.

The transition to USAJOBS 3.0 is underway. Interested in what's going on behind the scenes during this planned system transition? We promise there's no Wizard behind the curtain, but there are over 5 billion lines of data being extracted from the current system, scanned for viruses, and validated before importing them into the new USAJOBS, USAJOBS 3.0. Assuming you have an account profile and stored resume in the current system, yours is one of the 8.4 million documents that will be transferred during this transition period. We're also ensuring that agencies have an opportunity to restock the shelves with job opportunities before we come back online after the holiday weekend. So, all the moving parts are busy behind the scenes working hard to create a better applicant experience for you.

Ever wonder how jobs were published before the Internet? Learn more about the evolution of USAJOBS in tomorrow’s feature.

MCR is the trusted leader in integrated program management solutions. For more than 30 years, we have provided objectivity, smart thinking and the highest levels of support to help our clients get the job done, and done right. Our vast experience and knowledgeable people are our greatest assets. Their subject matter expertise, commitment to excellence and the high quality of their work, combined with our full suite of services, allows our clients to accomplish their missions and support national priorities. Our corporate values are based on integrity, excellence, honesty, service and trust. It is through these values that we form long-term client partnerships, build expertise, and attract and retain talented employees. For more information about MCR, LLC career opportunities, please visit www.mcri.com.

Description of Duties:

The Contractor shall ensure quality control of all GED Front Office products, to include complete understanding of the tasks and the associated deadlines, and communicate with the front office team, technical points of contact, and other staff to enable task completion. The contractor shall review no less than ten work packages per week.

Requirements for the Position:

• Must have a TS/SCI clearance

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree in a technical field with 10 years writing technical documentation is required.

• Desired: NRO Experience

• CI Poly

Compensation

MCR, LLC’s compensation and benefits package is very competitive. It is designed to help employees meet varying needs throughout their careers and to reward employee's skills, experience, and potential.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MCR is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employerand considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor. In addition, MCR participates in the DHS E-Verify program. M/F/V/D

Government contractor is seeking a Writer/Editor with desktop publishing experience for our client's publications, including newsletters, press releases, brochures, etc. This is an immediate, full-time opportunity, located at our Corporate HQ in Fairfax, VA.

The ideal candidate will be ambitious, organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and deadline-driven with a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring client requirements are delivered on time and within scope.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples. Due to system limitations, all documents must be attached as one file. In lieu of soft copy writing samples, please provide a link to an online portfolio.

You will be contacted if we feel you are a potential match for this position. Candidates may be given an editing and writing test prior to job offer.

BRTRC offers a competitive salary, exceptional benefits, and a professional working environment.

Bowhead strives to hire and retain top quality employees because people are the measure of our company's success. Bowhead is recognized for its integrity and the proof is in our employee base. To maintain this level of excellence, all Employees are subject to a Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program and verification of all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume.

Employees must pass a Non-DOT pre-employment drug screening, and must follow all Non-DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Requirements.

Bowhead must be able to verify all post-secondary education listed on an Employee’s application and resume, including but not limited to dates of attendance and degree/diploma awarded. Post-secondary education includes any courses taken through an accredited college or university in pursuit of a degree.

Employee must have a valid driver license and three (3) year clean driving record. Employee must follow all Authorized Driver Policy and Procedures regarding approved vehicle usage.

Bowhead is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties

Bowhead is looking for a Technical Writer to work with the client to identify communication goals, audience and key story points. Select the appropriate writing style and communication medium to meet the requirements of the project. Gather information from a wide variety of sources including Headquarters staff, IWR and other CE subject matter experts, field staff, program partners and stakeholders. Information is collected through personal interviews, correspondence, review of related technical documents, searches of web content and other methods. Writing content that is clear, concise, grammatically correct, and appropriate for the intended audience. Works with designated reviewers to ensure technical accuracy and appropriateness. Balances multiple projects and follows through on project deadlines and deliverable. Is available on a standby basis to work with clients to rapidly prepare written content in support of projects with extremely tight deadlines.

Required Skills

Bachelor's Degree in communications or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience. Shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Shall possess good written and verbal communications skills. Shall have sufficient knowledge of proper English grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation rules to identify errors and make corrections as errors are encountered. Shall possess a current and unrestricted driver's license. Knowledge of USACE civil works strategic plan.